{{short description|English boxer (born 1993)}} {{for|the minor planet|Sandyryan}} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}} {{Infobox boxer |name=Sandy Ryan |image=SandyRyan photo credit seriousshotsuk.jpg |image_size= |caption= |nickname= |nationality= |realname= |birth_date={{Birth date and age|1993|09|16|df=y}} |birth_place=Derby, England |height=5 ft 8+1/2 in |weight={{plainlist| *Light welterweight *Welterweight}} |reach=67+1/2 in |style=Orthodox |total=13 |wins=9 |KO=3 |losses=3 |draws=1 |no contests= |medaltemplates= {{MedalSport|Women's Amateur boxing}} {{MedalCountry|{{GBR2}}}} {{Medal|Competition|European Games}} {{Medal|Bronze|2015 Baku|Light welterweight}} {{MedalCountry|{{ENG}}}} {{Medal|Competition|World Championships}} {{Medal|Silver|2014 Jeju City|Light welterweight}} {{Medal|Competition|European Championships}} {{Medal|Bronze|2016 Sofia|Lightweight}} {{Medal|Competition|Commonwealth Games}} {{Medal|Gold|2018 Gold Coast|Welterweight}} }}
'''Sandy Ryan''' (born 16 September 1993) is an English professional boxer who is a two-weight world champion. She has held the WBC female light-welterweight title since February 2026 and was WBO female welterweight title holder from April 2023 until September 2024.
==Amateur career== On her senior championship debut in 2014, she won a World Championship silver medal.<ref>{{cite news |title=AIBA World finals: Sandy Ryan and Lisa Whiteside claim silver medals |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/30168577 |accessdate=1 April 2018 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |date=24 November 2014}}</ref>
Representing England, Ryan won a gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia beating Rosie Eccles from Wales by split decision (3:2) in the welterweight final.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/sandy-ryan-gold-medal-commonwealth-1456450|title=Derby boxer Sandy Ryan wins Commonwealth Games gold|publisher=Derby Telegraph|access-date=2024-05-07}}</ref>
In 2019 Ryan was selected to compete at the World Championships in Ulan-Ude, Russia,<ref>{{cite news |title=Seven GB women named for 2019 World Championships in Russia |url=https://www.worldboxingnews.com/seven-gb-women-named-2019-world-championships-russia/ |accessdate=9 October 2019 |publisher=World Boxing News |date=24 September 2019}}</ref> where she lost by split decision (4:1) to Christina Desmond in the round of 32.<ref>{{cite web |title=Seven women from GB Boxing squad set for action at 2019 World Championships in Russia |url=https://www.gbboxing.org.uk/2019/10/02/seven-women-from-gb-boxing-squad-set-for-action-at-2019-world-championships-in-russia/ |publisher=GB Boxing |accessdate=9 October 2019 }}{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
==Professional career== In 2021 it was confirmed that Ryan has agreed terms to turn professional with Matchroom Sport.<ref>{{Citation |title=MATCHROOM'S LATEST SIGNING! - GB STAR SANDY RYAN AGREES TERMS TO TURN PROFESSIONAL WITH EDDIE HEARN |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B09xygq0SDw |language=en |access-date=2021-05-16}}</ref> She made her pro-debut on 31 July 2021 defeating Kirstie Bavington on points in a six-round contest held at Matchroom HQ Garden in Brentwood, England.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.worldboxingnews.com/sandy-ryan-scores-first-professional-victory-essex/|title=Sandy Ryan scores first professional victory in Essex|publisher=worldboxingnews.com|access-date=2024-05-07}}</ref>
===Ryan vs Pier Houle=== On April 22, 2023 at Cardiff International Arena in Cardiff, Wales, Ryan defeated Marie Pier Houle by unanimous decision and earned the vacant WBO welterweight title.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Donovan |first1=Jake |title=Sandy Ryan Outclasses Marie Pier Houle, Wins Vacant WBO Welterweight Title |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/sandy-ryan-outclasses-marie-pier-houle-wins-vacant-wbo-welterweight-title--174079 |access-date=18 September 2023 |work=BoxingScene.com |date=22 April 2023 |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Pearlman |first=Michael |date=22 April 2023 |title=Ryan wins WBO welterweight world title |language= |work=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/65362915 |access-date=28 April 2023}}</ref>
===Ryan vs McCaskill=== On September 23, 2023 at Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida, Ryan faced Jessica McCaskill in the welterweight championship unification.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Sandy Ryan: I can be a massive name in the women's pro scene |url=https://www.fightmag.com.au/2023/09/19/sandy-ryan-i-can-be-a-massive-name-in-the-womens-pro-scene/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=18 September 2023}}</ref> The fight ended in a split draw.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Donovan |first1=Jake |title=Sandy Ryan vs. Jessica McCaskill Ends in Questionable Split Draw |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/sandy-ryan-jessica-mccaskill-ends-questionable-split-draw--177958 |access-date=24 September 2023 |work=BoxingScene.com |date=23 September 2023 |language=en-us}}</ref>
===Ryan vs Harper=== On 23 March 2024 in Sheffield, England, Ryan defeated Terri Harper via fourth-round retirement and retained her WBO welterweight title.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Sandy Ryan eliminates Terri Harper in four rounds to retain title |url=https://www.fightmag.com/sandy-ryan-eliminates-terri-harper-in-four-rounds-to-retain-title/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=24 March 2024}}</ref>
===Ryan vs Mayer=== Ryan was scheduled to defend her WBO welterweight title against Mikaela Mayer in New York on 27 September 2024.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Mikaela Mayer challenges Sandy Ryan at MSG in New York in September |url=https://www.fightmag.com/mikaela-mayer-challenges-sandy-ryan-at-msg-in-new-york-in-september/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=5 August 2024}}</ref> She lost the fight by majority decision.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Christ |first1=Scott |title=Mikaela Mayer wins WBO title from Sandy Ryan after paint attack controversy |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2024/9/28/24256562/mikaela-mayer-wins-wbo-title-sandy-ryan-after-paint-attack-controversy-boxing-news-2024 |work=Bad Left Hook |date=28 September 2024 |language=en}}</ref> On the day of the fight, while leaving to the event, she was hit by a tin of paint at her hotel.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Video: Sandy Ryan hit with tin of paint ahead of Mikaela Mayer fight in New York |url=https://www.fightmag.com/video-sandy-ryan-hit-with-tin-of-paint-ahead-of-mikaela-mayer-fight-in-new-york/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=28 September 2024}}</ref> Two days after the fight Ryan demanded an immediate rematch in light of the paint incident and alleged threats against her and her support team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/cz6w9xl5v4wo|title=Ryan wants immediate Mayer rematch after paint attack|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=30 September 2024}}</ref>
====Ryan vs. Mayer 2==== Ryan faced Mikaela Mayer in a rematch for the WBO welterweight title at Fontainebleau in Las Vegas on 29 March 2025. She lost by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/mikaela-mayer-again-turns-away-sandy-ryan-retains-welterweight-title|title=Mikaela Mayer again tops Sandy Ryan, retains welterweight title|publisher=Boxing Scene|accessdate=30 March 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/c7vn5dm1g6do|title=Mayer retains title with points win over Briton Ryan|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=30 March 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/44462508/mikaela-mayer-defeats-sandy-ryan-unanimous-decision|title=Mikaela Mayer defeats Sandy Ryan by unanimous decision|publisher=ESPN|accessdate=30 March 2025}}</ref>
====Ryan vs. Grierson==== Ryan got back to winning ways in her next fight, defeating the previously unbeaten Jade Grierson by unanimous decision at Rainton Meadows Arena in Houghton-le-Spring on 6 September 2025.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://boxingnewsonline.net/sandy-ryan-returns-with-a-10-round-points-win-over-jade-grierson/|title=Sandy Ryan returns with a 10-round points win over Jade Grierson|publisher=Boxing News Online|accessdate=7 September 2025}}</ref>
====Ryan vs. Zamora==== Ryan became a two-weight world champion when she defeated Karla Ramos Zamora via majority decision to win the vacant WBC female light-welterweight title at Nottingham Arena on 21 February 2026. The judges' scorecards were 97–93, 97–93 and 95–95.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/cp85mn2lypno |title=Briton Ryan becomes two-weight world champion |work=BBC Sport}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/sandy-ryan-edges-karla-ramos-zamora-for-vacant-wbc-140lb-strap |title=Sandy Ryan edges Karla Ramos Zamora for vacant WBC 140lb strap |work=boxingscene.com}}</ref>
==Professional boxing record== {{BoxingRecordSummary |draws=1 |nc= |ko-wins=3 |dec-wins=6 |ko-losses=0 |dec-losses=3 }} {|class=wikitable style=text-align:center |- !{{abbr|No.|Number}} !Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes |- |13 |{{yes2}}Win |9–3–1 |align=left|Karla Ramos Zamora |MD |10 |21 Feb 2026 |align=left|{{small|Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, England}} |align=left|{{small|Won vacant WBC light-welterweight title}} |- |12 |{{yes2}}Win |8–3–1 |align=left|Jade Grierson |UD |10 |6 Sep 2025 |align=left|{{small|Rainton Meadows Arena, Houghton-le-Spring, England}} |align=left| |- |11 |{{no2}}Loss |7–3–1 |align=left|Mikaela Mayer |UD |10 |29 Mar 2025 |align=left|{{small|Fontainebleau, Las Vegas, Nevada, US}} |align=left|{{small|For the WBO female welterweight title}} |- |10 |{{no2}}Loss |7–2–1 |align=left|Mikaela Mayer |MD |10 |27 Sep 2024 |align=left|{{small|The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US}} |align=left|{{small|Lost WBO welterweight title}} |- |9 |{{yes2}}Win |7–1–1 |align=left|Terri Harper |RTD |4 (10), {{small|2:00}} |23 Mar 2024 |align=left|{{small|Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England}} |align=left|{{small|Retained WBO welterweight title}} |- |8 |{{draw}}Draw |6–1–1 |align=left|Jessica McCaskill |SD |10 |23 Sep 2023 |align=left|{{small|Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, Florida, U.S.}} |align=left|{{small|Retained WBO welterweight title;<br>For WBA, WBC, IBO and ''The Ring'' welterweight titles}} |- |7 |{{yes2}}Win |6–1 |align=left|Marie Pier Houle |UD |10 |22 Apr 2023 |align=left|{{small|Cardiff International Arena Cardiff, Wales}} |align=left|{{small|Won vacant WBO welterweight title}} |- |6 |{{yes2}}Win |5–1 |align=left|Anahí Ester Sánchez |UD |10 |26 Nov 2022 |align=left|{{small|Wembley Arena, Wembley, England}} |align=left|{{small|Retained WBC International light-welterweight title}} |- |5 |{{yes2}}Win |4–1 |align=left|Erica Farias |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous decision}} |10 |6 Aug 2022 |align=left|{{small|Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England}} |align=left|{{small|Won vacant WBC International light-welterweight title}} |- |4 |{{no2}}Loss |3–1 |align=left|Erica Farias |{{abbr|SD|Split decision}} |10 |12 Mar 2022 |align=left|{{small|Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, England}} |align=left| |- |3 |{{yes2}}Win |3–0 |align=left|Maria Capriolo |{{abbr|TKO|Technical knockout}} |3 (8), {{small|1:11}} |18 Dec 2021 |align=left|{{small|Manchester Arena, Manchester, England}} |align=left| |- |2 |{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |align=left|Aleksandra Vujovic |{{abbr|KO|Knockout}} |4 (6) |1 Oct 2021 |align=left|{{small|Allianz Cloud, Milan, Italy}} |align=left| |- |1 |{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |align=left|Kirstie Bavington |{{abbr|PTS|Points decision}} |6 |31 Jul 2021 |align=left|{{small|Matchroom HQ Garden, Brentwood, England}} |align=left| |}
==Honours== She was awarded the Freedom of the City of Derby on 25 March 2024.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-65716069 |title=Councillors back plans to award boxer Sandy Ryan freedom of Derby |publisher=BBC News |date=26 May 2023 |access-date=30 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/boxer-sandy-ryan-becomes-first-8927289 |title=Boxer Sandy Ryan becomes first woman to receive the Freedom of Derby |last=Slater |first=Nigel |date=23 November 2023 |website=The Derby Telegraph |access-date=28 December 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.derby.gov.uk/news/2024/march/sandy-ryan-receives-freedom-of-the-city/ |title=Sandy Ryan receives Freedom of the City |publisher=Derby City Council |date=25 March 2024 |access-date=22 August 2024}}</ref>
==See also== {{commons}} *List of female boxers
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== *{{Boxrec|id=886821}} *[https://box.live/boxers/sandy-ryan/ Sandy Ryan - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings] at [https://Box.Live Box.Live] *[https://www.womenboxing.com/biog2/bio-sandy-ryan.htm Sandy Ryan - Profile] at Women Boxing Archive Network *{{Team England|sandy-ryan}}
{{s-start}} {{s-sports}} {{s-text|style=background:#C1D8FF; font-weight: bold;|text=Regional boxing titles}} |- {{s-vac|last=Cherrelle Brown}} {{s-ttl|title=WBC International<br>light-welterweight champion |years=6 August 2022 – 22 April 2023<br>Won world title}} {{s-vac|next=Hélène Connart}} {{s-text|style=background:#C1D8FF; font-weight: bold;|text=World boxing titles}} |- {{s-vac|last=Jessica McCaskill}} {{s-ttl|title=WBO welterweight champion |years=22 April 2023 – 27 September 2024}} {{s-aft|after=Mikaela Mayer}} {{s-vac|last=Katie Taylor}} {{s-ttl|title=WBC light-welterweight champion |years=21 February 2026 – present}} {{s-inc}} {{s-end}}
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